Chrome Extension: Instant Webhook Triggers for n8n Workflows

I needed a way to trigger my n8n workflows on demand without waiting for scheduled polling. So I built a Chrome Extension to do it.

What It Does #

A browser tool that lets you trigger n8n webhooks with a single click. No payload required. No waiting for the next scheduled polling interval. Just click and run.

The Problem It Solves #

Development cycles used to require waiting for scheduled polling intervals to activate workflows. That’s fine in production — but painful during development and testing, and frustrating for clients who need to trigger something immediately when a new document is added.

The benefit: Development and testing are now instant. Clients can trigger workflows whenever they need to instead of waiting for the next scheduled run.

Use Cases #

• Trigger n8n to retrieve the latest updates from Coda tables
• Force a re-check of Google Drive files immediately after uploading
• Run any webhook-based workflow on demand during development

Get It #

The extension is available on the Chrome Web Store.

It was built using ChatGPT — you can read about the build process here.